Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke24 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164794: Malicious code in rinto-poke24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rinto-poke24 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rinto-poke24 package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package contains scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers and compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke24If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the rinto-poke24 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke24 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke24 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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